San Diego moves to shut down 12 pot dispensaries near schools

The San Diego city attorney Wednesday moved to shut down 12 medical marijuana dispensaries operating within 600 feet of schools.

Having the dispensaries that close to schools "puts our children at great risk," said City Atty. Jan Goldsmith.

The city attorney's office filed civil complaints asking a judge to order the dispensaries closed. San Diego currently has more than 160 dispensaries. At least 31 have closed due to the city attorney's action.

Goldsmith said dispensaries near schools are violating city zoning laws.